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Postdoctoral Research Fellow / Associate in Terabit Transponders

Aston University - Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £36,333 to £45,737 per annum Grade 8 or 9 depending on level of appointment
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 20th March 2023
Closes: 31st May 2023
Job Ref: 0159-23

Location: Aston University Main Campus

Contract Type: Fixed Term (18 months or until 31st March 2025 whichever is sooner)

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Wednesday 31 May 2023

Interview Date: To be confirmed

We are looking for a skilled Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work on an innovative research project that has been funded through EPSRC and SFI (https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FS016171%2F1). This project looks substantially increase the capacity of optical transceivers well into the Terabit regime using a combination of optical combs and advanced media conversion techniques. The work is a collaboration between Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies, Aston University, Birmingham, and the RINCE Institute, Dublin City University, Dublin. 

The successful candidate will join an established team within the Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies under the supervision of Professor Andrew Ellis and will carry out research in purpose-built photonics research facilities at Aston University. They will develop advanced ultra-high-capacity optical transmitter and receivers, addressing limitations of resolution and sampling frequency with novel optical solutions. They will target multi terabit/s rate, and will demonstrate the performance benefits in realistic test scenarios including extended tests during secondments to partner institutions.

They will have a strong track record in the development of transmitters and receivers in optical communications. An ability to learn new techniques quickly is highly desirable and additional training will be given as needed.

Candidates with post-doctoral experience or who have recently submitted a relevant PhD and are awaiting award will be considered at the Grade 8 Research Associate.

The post is available for a fixed term of up to 18 months.

For further information please contact Prof. Andrew Ellis andrew.ellis@aston.ac.uk.

Further details:   Job Details     University Information

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

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